In the fields of biomedicine, such as viruses, liposomes, exosomes, and in the field of inorganic materials, such as graphene, nano-silicon, nano-calcium carbonate, and nano-metal particles, a large number of nano-scale particles require accurate particle size characterization and nanoparticle concentration detection. The application and development of nanoparticle concentration detection technology have a very positive effect on further research in biomedicine, material production, and other fields. CD Formulation has conducted in-depth research on nanoparticle concentration determination in nanoformulation characterization, which can assist customers in the development and clinical transformation of nanoformulations.
We have two types of nanoparticle concentration measurement equipment. One is a nanoparticle concentration analyzer based on optical principles, such as dynamic light scattering (DLS), nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), and other analyzers based on optical principles. The other one is based on electrical principles, such as resistive pulse sensing (RPS).
The basic principle of dynamic light scattering measurement of nanoparticles is based on the Brownian motion of nanoparticles. Smaller particles move at a higher speed than larger particles. By measuring the speed of the particles, their hydrodynamic diameter can be determined. Dynamic light scattering particle size analyzers often not only include particle size measurement functions, but also integrate functions such as electrophoretic light scattering (measuring Zeta potential), molecular weight measurement, light transmittance measurement, particle concentration measurement, refractive index, etc.
The principle of NTA is to irradiate a concentrated laser beam through a glass prism to a solution of suspended particles. The glass with a chromium-plated surface minimizes the background signal. Thus, the intensity of scattered light from each particle is detected, the Brownian motion of the nanoparticles in the solution is observed, and images are taken. By tracking and analyzing the Brownian motion of particles, the size of nanoparticles is calculated according to the Stokes-Einstein equation, and the concentration is obtained by the number of particles.
Resistive pulse sensing is a single-particle detection technology. When particles in the electrolyte pass through the small holes, the resistance between the electrodes changes instantaneously in a circuit designed with a constant current. This results in an instantaneous change in current, the amplitude of the generated electrical pulse is proportional to the particle size, and the number of pulses is proportional to the number of particles. This method can detect multiple information such as particle size, concentration, zeta potential, and shape of particles at one time, achieving multi-dimensional and all-round detection.
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Fig.1 Our workflow of nanoparticle concentration testing. (CD Formulation)
Technology: Thin films (DGT) technique
Journal: Science of the Total Environment
IF: 9.8
Published: 2021
Results:
The authors used diffusion gradients in thin films (DGT) to measure the concentration of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZNO NPs) in soil. The available nanoparticle concentration was evaluated by differences using a paired membrane (DGT) device with and without a 1000 MWCO dialysis membrane to exclude nanoparticles. This study demonstrates that thin films (DGT) can be used as a simple and reliable technique to determine the concentration of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZNO NPs) and explore their dissolution kinetics.
CD Formulation has extensive experience in developing and producing nanoformulations. They offer design solutions and analytical methods for characterizing and analyzing nanoformulations to meet quality and efficacy requirements. They provide top-notch solutions for determining nanoparticle concentration to pharmaceutical researchers. Additionally, they have made significant progress in characterizing emerging nanoparticles like exosomes, microvesicles, and nanobubbles using nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) technology. For more information on their services, interested parties are encouraged to contact us for further discussion.
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